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Replacing the front brake pads

Model: Vauxhall Corsa Corsa D - Years 2006-2014
Part: Brake pads

Loosen the wheel nuts and lift the car to secure it. Unscrew the bolts and remove the wheel. With the help of a ratchet wrench, unscrew the two bolts and two retainers of the caliper. Check the brake fluid level and make sure it is not at maximum. Remove the brake pads by pulling them out of their housing. Install the new pads paying attention to the direction of rotation stamped on the body. Reposition the caliper piston and refit the caliper. Refit the wheel. Recheck the regular brake fluid level. Re-establish the position of the piston by acting on the brake pedal.


Posted on 24 June 2023 by ScegliAuto



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How to deactivate the safe lock on a Volkswagen Golf.

The safe lock is indeed an anti-theft system that prevents thieves from accessing the car. This device locks the doors, both externally and internally, when the driver activates the central locking remote control after leaving the vehicle. To permanently disable it, it is necessary to use a diagnostic program such as VCDS that we will connect to the vehicle through the ODBII port. Then wait for the connection and recognition of the control unit and then select the blocks present and locate the safe lock to disable it. And the job will be completed.

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